The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu, a.k.a. Erelu Okin for sharing gallons of petrol as souvenirs in her party which was held in Havilah Events Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, on March 4.
A statement by the Police spokesman, Adekunle Ajisebutu revealed that said Ogbolu was charged to court on Monday.
Ogbolu was arraigned on a four-count charge of conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, endangering human life by distributing combustible matter in a public gathering.
Other charges are intent to do harm to another, unlawful storage and containerising petroleum product without a permit.
Ogbolu appeared before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court of Lagos State at Oshodi under Ikeja Magisterial District.
Ajisebutu didn’t disclose if the defendant pleaded guilty or not guilty when the charges were read.
Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi had ordered her arrest after the event centre was sealed.
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Alabi reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and warned citizens against acts capable of endangering human lives.
